Smart devices have made life easier not only for consumers, but also for cybercriminals.
Recently, reality is increasingly reminiscent of science fiction stories. The recent incident with a hacker attack that used smart toothbrushes as a tool confirms this. The Swiss newspaper Aargauer Zeitung reports that about 3 million brushes were hacked and used to carry out a DDoS attack, as a result of which the systems of an unnamed Swiss company were disabled for 4 hours. The damage is estimated at millions of euros.
At first glance, these harmless personal hygiene items turned into "soldiers" of the cyber army, successfully attacking the target site by overloading it with false requests. It is noted that toothbrushes were infected through software in Java, a popular language for IoT devices.
The case highlights the growing threat to cybersecurity due to the increasing number of Internet-connected devices in our daily use. Devices that previously seemed secure and disconnected from the digital world can now become potential entry points for cybercriminals.
Given the growing number of IoT devices in everyday life, it is important to pay attention to their security. Many of them do not have sufficient protection due to the lack of ability to configure or update security. Experts advise you to regularly update the software of all connected devices, avoid using public USB ports for charging, be careful with public Wi-Fi networks, and install a firewall on your home Internet connection.
The issue of the need to purchase IoT devices is also raised. It is recommended to adhere to the rule: do not buy a smart device without an urgent need for it. This tactic will not only help protect your personal data, but also reduce the risk of cyber attacks. In an era when technology is increasingly integrated into our lives, it is important to pay attention not only to personal hygiene, but also to digital security.
In 2023, a team of researchers from the University of Bristol discovered vulnerabilities in collars with built-in sensors that threaten not only the efficiency of milking parlors, but even the health and life of animals. As a result, mistakes can lead to incorrect diagnostics on the part of veterinarians and erroneous actions of farmers in the cultivation, breeding and treatment of livestock, which threatens financial losses and even the death of animals.
Recall that Cado Security recently discovered a new variation of the P2PInfect botnet in cyberspace, which is designed specifically for the MIPS architecture, which allows it to attack routers and IoT devices, such as smart kettles, coffee makers, IP cameras, etc. This dramatically expands the capabilities and scope of the botnet.
Recently, reality is increasingly reminiscent of science fiction stories. The recent incident with a hacker attack that used smart toothbrushes as a tool confirms this. The Swiss newspaper Aargauer Zeitung reports that about 3 million brushes were hacked and used to carry out a DDoS attack, as a result of which the systems of an unnamed Swiss company were disabled for 4 hours. The damage is estimated at millions of euros.
At first glance, these harmless personal hygiene items turned into "soldiers" of the cyber army, successfully attacking the target site by overloading it with false requests. It is noted that toothbrushes were infected through software in Java, a popular language for IoT devices.
The case highlights the growing threat to cybersecurity due to the increasing number of Internet-connected devices in our daily use. Devices that previously seemed secure and disconnected from the digital world can now become potential entry points for cybercriminals.
Given the growing number of IoT devices in everyday life, it is important to pay attention to their security. Many of them do not have sufficient protection due to the lack of ability to configure or update security. Experts advise you to regularly update the software of all connected devices, avoid using public USB ports for charging, be careful with public Wi-Fi networks, and install a firewall on your home Internet connection.
The issue of the need to purchase IoT devices is also raised. It is recommended to adhere to the rule: do not buy a smart device without an urgent need for it. This tactic will not only help protect your personal data, but also reduce the risk of cyber attacks. In an era when technology is increasingly integrated into our lives, it is important to pay attention not only to personal hygiene, but also to digital security.
In 2023, a team of researchers from the University of Bristol discovered vulnerabilities in collars with built-in sensors that threaten not only the efficiency of milking parlors, but even the health and life of animals. As a result, mistakes can lead to incorrect diagnostics on the part of veterinarians and erroneous actions of farmers in the cultivation, breeding and treatment of livestock, which threatens financial losses and even the death of animals.
Recall that Cado Security recently discovered a new variation of the P2PInfect botnet in cyberspace, which is designed specifically for the MIPS architecture, which allows it to attack routers and IoT devices, such as smart kettles, coffee makers, IP cameras, etc. This dramatically expands the capabilities and scope of the botnet.
